Life after leaving my 9-5 job in New York City *officially self-employed!*

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As you all know now, I left my corporate 9-5 job in new york city to pursue my creative dreams. Which was a huge risk for me for a multitude of reasons, but I couldn't be more grateful after the response to my life update video (posted right before this). Thank you for choosing to be here through all the changes in my life!!

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[ChelseaCallahan]

Hiii! Three videos in one week omg 😀I just wanted to say thank you for your warm and supportive responses to my last video when I told y'all i decided to leave my corporate job. So happy you decided to stay💘Next videos are going to be apartment unpacking and design videos starting next week, so get ready!

[debbiejames]

Its NEVER too late to press the reset button. I retired from a long term career and started my own jewellery making business. I am now 62 and loving it! You only have 1 life Chelsea, you've got to grab it with both hands. SO proud of you! x

[PerversaBeleza]

The best advice I could give a newly self-employed person is that you should get a routine: wake up every day at the same time, eat at the same times as if you were working for a company, dress up every day and most of all, keep your house clean and clutter free... Kisses!!

[Zerbus]

I’m giggling so hard throughout this video. I’m 36 and I’ve been self-employed for 4 years and this is just so relatable, I love it. It really is about figuring out what works for you as you go. You got this!

[JustDerik]

Since quitting you seem to have much more energy in your videos! The change in schedule definitely shows!! Keep it going!

[porshp]

Def voting for the big room to be your living room. I think it would change the flow of energy in the apartment and give you some space to have more of a foyer type space in that small area between all the rooms.

[rebeccaoconnor]

“Old-lady” (I turned 50 in August) newish viewer/subscriber here.
I just want to tell you how much I love your videos and relate to your struggles with the chaos of adulting in NYC. I moved here right before my 31st birthday and your blogs bring back some GREAT memories of similar times in my life. All I can say is embrace EVERYTHING that life throws at you—good, bad, and meh!! Make lemons out of lemonade!!! Throw money at some of those problems! Eat the pasta and the pizza and the dumplings and the pancakes for dinner!!! Make friends with the birds on your windowsills!!! You’re braver, smarter and stronger than you think you are💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻!!!❤❤❤

[KayeRobs]

I was a university lecturer before making the jump into a FT author life. Now I write what I love and I have the best life. You are going to do great just as long as you give yourself 'thinking' breaks. It's too easy to let tasks that feel work-like fill the whole day. Creativity is like a sourdough starter. Give it time, some space of its own, and plenty of rest. (BTW, failure can be part of a good process -- I made a loss in my first year, and was glad of my savings. Each year since has been profitable in multiple ways.) 
My main advice: Enjoy!

[Legendsofrain]

I love how everyone's giving you really great, supportive, encouraging nuggets of wisdom and I came straight to the comments to say that you should always refrigerate pure maple syrup after opening. Anyway, I'm so happy I found your channel and started following. By documenting your journey, you're going to inspire so many more people than you realize to follow their own dreams!

[ayr]

Keep going. I'm 52 and on my third career change...happily. I've loved and had ups/downs with each change. Do it scared, do it anxiously, do it with excitement!

[deedeelong]

I moved to RURAL Japan (closest town over 100, 000 people was 2 hours away) without knowing anyone and having a tenuous grasp of the language at best. It was tough and I would do so many things different but I am so so so glad I did it. I made lifelong friends, grew massively as a person, and even met my husband there. Taking risks doesn't have to be all good or all bad, sometimes you can just be grateful that you did it.

[staceyjohnson]

I went to nursing school at age 35, married with 4 young kids. I'd been a stay at home mom for 12 years, and thought about dropping out every day. I graduated 11 years ago now, and it was the most difficult sacrifice of my life. Totally worth it. I hope all goes well for you as well!

[dznrboy]

I worked for myself for 15 years in the creative field, you need to set some time aside for yourself everyday as you can easily burn yourself out again. I used to take a walk through my neighbourhood before I would start work everyday in the early mornings for about 30 to 45 mins, and then take another break in the afternoon for about 45-60 mins and get out of the house. You have to do this religiously, it helps break up your day and creatively it gives you a break and refreshes you.

[mrs.noodles]

It's an adjustment period so give yourself some grace. Establishing yourself takes time. I started over at 43--quit my job, sold my house, left my marriage, moved 500 miles away. Did it work out perfectly? NOPE! Am I glad I did it? 100%. If my only takeaway from it was proving to myself what I'm capable of ... well, that's enough for me.
Also: loved the Sinatra-pancakes montage!

[Curt]

The biggest risk that I took was moving out immediately after college. Usually people stay with their parents for years to save up money but I wanted to experience life on my own. Something about the struggle feels more satisfying to me.

[AnxMa]

I was so close to visitingNYC at one point myself. I had experience with modeling and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to visit New York. All the best!

[krystle]

You already look like you have a huge weight lifted off you, it's a glow. I myself picked up my belongings 8 years ago and moved from Los Angeles to San Diego, it was scary leaving a place I always knew and didn't know ANYone here. Fast forward to today, it was the best decision I ever made. It is never perfect but life is so much better and the quality. I went from working in the Real Estate industry to a corporate job for a non-profit that I love and fortunately do not have the stress you did at yours. I have been following you for quite some time and love this for you. You truly embody a single gal with no kids, who is normal, not fake or trying to prove anything, being independent and making her way, and I relate to this fully. Being a 37 year old woman, it's refreshing. Thank you for continuing to make videos and be a light Chelsea. As you grow, make sure to start a PO Box so your followers can send you small gifts :) Cheers to growth, success and finding your happiness. PS, as a WFH gal myself, your space is EVERYthing, so make it cute, cozy and organized, it does wonders for your mental health.

[stephie]

I can read it in your body language and entire being.... You have given yourself the best gift ever. Way to go girl!!

[olbird]

I wouldn't worry about establishing your new routine for a couple of weeks...you're definitely still recovering from your marathon and hectic work life 😊

[TheConstructiveCritic]

Don’t feel nervous about this new venture you’re on. The hardest part is already past and that’s the foundation you spend the precious three years building (knowing how to make your videos and obtaining a reasonable audience). It will only continue to grow from here! The fact that you’re at a point now where you can make ends meet just through your channel is a solid sign that you’re okay.

Keep finding ways to grow your audience. Maybe it’s through algorithms or maybe it’s as much as updating cameras, editing, hand rigs, sound, or finding additional untapped markets or ideas. Routine segments that capture interests. Stuff like that.

Because there are three aspects that keep your channel interesting:

- Viewers want to know who YOU are;
- Viewers want to know what it’s like to live in New York City;
- And Viewers want to know ABOUT the city (places to visit, food to eat, culture, architecture, history, etc).

Just keep finding ways to hit those points and you’ll be good!